Whitehorse Mental Health Services
Art Therapy Open Studio- MWSUS
What: From Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services. Open studio is an opportunity to get together and engage in creative expression, exploration, conversation and relaxation. Art materials and snacks provided. No experience required.
Who: Adults
Where: 609 Steele Street (Sarah Steele Building) third floor right across from the elevator. For more information call 867-456-3838 or toll-free at 1-866-456-3838.
Cost: Free
Boreal Roots Counselling
What: Therapy that is rooted in connection.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what path to take? I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where your strengths, culture, and experience guide therapy.
I offer counselling and art therapy from an Indigenous and strength-based perspective to help children, youth, adults, and older adults with grief, anxiety, transitions, trauma, and relationship issues. Whether you prefer talking, creative work, or both, I will meet you where you are, honour your story, and walk with you as you regain balance, strength, and meaning.
When you’re ready, reach out, and we’ll go at a pace that feels right.
Where: Website. Email cmaguire@borealrootscounselling.ca
Who: Everyone
Cost: $$$
CMHY- Support for Care Givers
What: This peer-led support group is dedicated to providing a compassionate and understanding space for individuals who support a loved one facing serious mental health challenges. Held twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings, our group offers a supportive environment where members can share experiences, exchange information, and offer emotional support.
Who: Individuals who support a loved one facing serious mental health challenges.
Where: Whitehorse, register to learn more. (867) 668-6429 link
Cost: Free
Canadian Mental Health Association-(CMHY) Yukon Div.
What: Volunteer association that offers a wide variety of councling, services and workshops. They offer difernt sevices for children and care givers. Check out their What We Do section for a complete list of what they offer. Also visit their Facebook page to see what is currently running.
Art Therapy
Anxiety Workshop
Counselling Services
Friends & Family Support Groups
Mindfullness Workshop
Peer Support Workshop
Reach Out support Line
Workshops for adults and Youth.
Who: Youth, adults and care givers.
415 Baxter Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2T6
Phone: (867) 668-6429
E-mail: admin@yukon.cmha.ca
Cost: Free
Creative Works Psychological Services Inc.
What: Clients can expect professionalism and expert knowledge in the designated area of psychology and counselling when they are receiving service. Interventions are geared to what is suitable to the client and how they will best receive the service. Caring, compassionate, approaches are used to meet client's needs.
Creative Works Psychological Services offers a variety of services to meet your needs:
Counselling (Trauma, Family, Individual, Children & Youth)
Play Therapy Techniques & Expressive Therapy Approaches
Suicide Intervention
Consultations and Trainings for Individuals or Government Agencies
Provider of Training in Various Areas
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Mental Health and Psychological Assessment
Who: Everyone
Where: Website. 102-402 Baxter Street, Whitehorse, Phone: 867-633-2074
Email: admin@creativeworkspsy.ca
Cost: $$$
Cultivating Light Counselling
What: At Cultivating Light, I believe in a holistic approach to counseling, integrating various therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve their personal and emotional well-being. Together, we will work towards healing, growth, and the cultivation of light in your life.
Specialties and Services:
Trauma Processing: I help clients work through past traumas with compassion and care, creating a safe space to process and heal.
Perfectionism: I provide strategies to overcome the pursuit of flawlessness and embrace self-acceptance.
Postpartum Depression: I offer tailored support for new parents, helping them navigate this critical phase with sensitivity and expertise.
Anxiety and Stress Management: Utilizing techniques like somatic experiencing, I assist clients in managing anxiety and stress effectively.
Relationship Counseling: I support individuals and couples in navigating relationship challenges, focusing on healthy communication and boundaries.
Who: Everyone
Where: Website. 105 Titanium Way, Whitehorse, 867-336-4231 / erinlightconsulting@gmail.com
Cost: $$$
Kim Scott Registered Psychologist
What: Kim has a masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. She is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and a Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association For Play Therapy.
Kim provides confidential counselling services to children, adolescents, adults and families. She has training in various areas of psychotherapy that includes: trauma, EMDR, play-therapy, and attachment. She provides services for a various issues that include: depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, family issues, and children going through separation/divorce.
Who: Everyone.
Where: Website.(867) 334-4417 Email: kscott3679@gmail.com
Cost: $$
Louise Hardy Winter Branches Therapy
What: Individual Counselling with, or without, Art Therapy. I work with adults from 18 to 96 (so far) who are curious and willing to explore their life story in a therapeutic way.
In person
By online videocall (using skype)
Personalized three-hour therapeutic intensives
Who: Everyone.
Where: Website. Email: louisehardycounselling@yahoo.com
Cost: $$